WHY DO MY CATS GROOM EACH OTHER?

Even though cats only groom each other if they're friends, it can also be a sign of dominance. Researchers have found that cats that are "higher-ranking" in a colony are more likely to groom the lower-ranking cats, just like a mother grooms her kittens.4

Cats are also predators, and they may groom themselves to remove strong scents that could alert their prey. For this reason, if a cat is offended by the scent of another, he may do some light grooming just to get rid of the smell.

Calming Diffusers Can Encourage Bonding

If your cats aren't grooming each other, calming diffusers can help encourage them to see each other as part of the same "colony." The diffusers can also help calm stressed cats that are excessively grooming themselves or other cats. A cat's well-being is connected just as much to his emotional health as it is to his physical health. Comfort Zone products help cats feel safe, happy, and calm using signals cats understand.

If there's some tension—either in the form of not grooming each other or grooming too much—try setting up Comfort Zone Multi-Cat Diffusers around the house. You might also give your cats Comfort Zone Calming Collars to wear. These products mimic a cat's natural pheromones and can go a long way in helping with your cat's e-meow-tional health and well-being.

Cats May Sometimes Play Fight after Grooming

Sometimes cats that groom each other will suddenly start to "play fight." This may simply be a case of over-stimulation. Cats can sometimes become irritable or stressed around people if they are touched for too long. Usually, they first try to communicate this by twitching their tails. If that doesn't work, they may end up scratching the offender. That's why if one cat grooms another for too long, the two cats might start play fighting.